Musgrave will serve as policy chair for western caucus

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Marilyn Musgrave, R-Colo., has been elected to a second term as policy chair for the Congressional Western Caucus, a coalition of 40 Members of Congress committed to protecting the interests of the West.

As chair, Musgrave said she would continue to support western and rural communities by backing development of renewable fuel technology that will move our country toward energy independence and provide a sustainable way of life.

“The West can play an important role in developing renewable energy resources and we can revitalize our rural communities by generating home grown fuel,” she said.

The mission of the caucus is to promote policies that sustain and improve the quality of life in America’s western and rural areas, while preserving basic western principles. Members of the caucus share a common belief in the principles of market solutions, limited government, access to public lands, sound science and technology.

Reps. Tom Tancredo, R-Colo., and Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., are also members of the caucus.